Category: HEALTH & FITNESS

So many women have experienced stomach cramps, digestion problems and abdominal bloating and discomfort at some point in their life. However recent research has revealed that the reason for these IBS symptoms are not just down to our diets and the foods we are putting into our body. Recent research has in fact recently revealed that IBS symptoms can be brought about purely by episodes of stress and anxiety.

The world has been transfixed with evolving, human understanding of bodily diseases and illnesses. As the importance to keep people living healthier for longer has been emphasised in medicines, diagnosing and treatments, you can expect to have a long life with a certainty like never before. However, society has now changed and become more complex, and the feeling in many communities, especially in the UK, is that governments both past and present, have swept mental health issues under the rug. It’s the hidden enemy that no one can see in…

Exercise is good for you. It is beneficial for your health, both physically and mentally. Yet, for many of us, the idea of taking part in exercise is too much like hard work. You probably have many excuses… you are too busy; you don’t have the energy, you don’t feel like it! However, there will always be the nagging doubt in your mind that your excuses don’t amount to much. You know you should keep fit, but your willpower is weak. Whatever your exercise routine, be it non-existent, or every…

Image Credit All that stands between you and the body you deserve is your motivation. But when you’re tired, hungover, feeling a bit grumpy, or just not feeling it at all, how do you force yourself to go to the gym, for a run, or to your class? Trying to push yourself over that lip of inertia can be really difficult, especially if you’re just starting out on your journey. But as time goes on you find ways to motivate yourself, and in turn, motivate the people around you….

Last week I wrote a post on the S Plus By ResMed, the new wireless sleep tracker that monitors and analyses your sleep in efforts to improve your sleeping pattern. As I said for years now I have suffered with issues with my sleep, and its a great relief to have something that can help me out. In my last post I wrote about my awful sleep score, and the advice that the S+ mentor gave me. To really test this beauty out I decided to follow all the advice…

A few months ago I wrote my very first personal post about my struggles with mental health, and how it as been effected by my knee problems. You can give it a read here. Since then I have seen specialists, and been for tests and scans. As I explained I have had knee problems for as long as I can remember, however I thought I had done some further damage whilst running. Well a couple of weeks ago I was called back to the specialists to discuss the diagnosis. It…

For as long as I remember I have ad trouble with my sleep. When I was a youth getting to sleep was impossible, therefore waking up was impossible. Now however its all a bit mixed up. Some nights I want to sleep at 10pm others not until 3am. This therefore ends up in abnormal awakening times. All of this results in a really bad pattern, not just for sleeping, but for eating, working and exercising. It effects routine and stability. It has been proven that lack of sleep can be…

I have forever had issues with my knees. Swelling, pains, clicks, and locks, well the lot you name it. I have seen doctors abroad and in the UK, private and NHS. The problem with a knee pain is no one really knows what they are looking for. Therefore the possibilities could be endless. However this has rarely affected my daily life and routine. I am generally able to do most things, living a very active lifestyle. 16 hours on my feet, gym, swim and partaking in many social activities. Yet…

Its coming around to that time of year again. Where the air is constantly filled with delicious sweet scents of mulled wine and warming spices. The streets are filled with the temptation of vibrant Christmas markets and their delectable offerings. Not too mention all those Christmas ads that we eagerly wait for urging us to indulge and give rein to the Christmas belly. For many of us, we spend the year making a conscious effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We put work in at the gym and take caution…

Recently I have embarked on a new fitness regime, in order to try and loose a few excess pounds that dont want to shift. To help me along I was offered a Nutribuddy weight loss advanced kit. I thought why not?! The protein will be great for repairing my muscles after my jogs and bike rides. The hunger fix tablets will hopefully stop me snacking. As that is one of my worst habits, when I work out I want to eat so much more. However that is not going to…